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economy. we have lost 16% of international tourism. for every point we have lost its 167,000 jobs in america. can you talk about the economic benefits of increasing the number of tourists? and why this is important also include this is not the first thing people think of when it about immigration because it's just tourist visas? >> post-decree 9/11, the need to have an enhanced security regime had big impact on travel and tourism and we lost a lot of the economic benefits. you can go to the destination cities and see the impact. the question going for it is can we marry solid economics in that area with a secure entry/exit visa system? that is something i hope could happen. >> point is other countries including some of the ones you mentioned, have good security measures as we dew point for these kinds of tourist visas, but how can we do it more efficiently without changing any of the security screens? >> yes. >> thank you very much. you, mr. chairman. and thanks to both of our witnesses for joining us today. virtually everyone agrees t
economy. we have lost 16% of international tourism. for every point we have lost its 167,000 jobs in america. can you talk about the economic benefits of increasing the number of tourists? and why this is important also include this is not the first thing people think of when it about immigration because it's just tourist visas? >> post-decree 9/11, the need to have an enhanced security regime had big impact on travel and tourism and we lost a lot of the economic benefits. you can go to...
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the benefit to our economy. your state department has said that there is no significant greenhouse gas issues with it or problems with regard to global warming. and so i'm kind of wondering why the administration continues to stall on that. also regarding liquid natural gas, we have an over abundance of l.n.g. in this country, and a great opportunity to export, especially to the caribbean. with the current economic problems in venezuela and i think their diminished capacity to provide this great commodity, we have a phenomenal opportunity, again, to provide jobs in the united states and export the president said he wants to double our exports over the next five years. i wholeheartedly endorse that idea. it's wonderful. here's an opportunity to actually put our money where our mouth is. i'm wondering what it's going to take to get the department of energy to get off the dime on issuing these permits so that we can get on with exporting that, especially to the caribbean. and finally, i am a strong supporter of the
the benefit to our economy. your state department has said that there is no significant greenhouse gas issues with it or problems with regard to global warming. and so i'm kind of wondering why the administration continues to stall on that. also regarding liquid natural gas, we have an over abundance of l.n.g. in this country, and a great opportunity to export, especially to the caribbean. with the current economic problems in venezuela and i think their diminished capacity to provide this...
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we are running out of workers, the economy is growing. everyone around that table, from the truckers to the restaurant jurors to the retail people said that that is a bigger issue for us than the stuff we talked about. the business community did not talk about it for years. they are talking about it again and are for -- focus on reforming those visas. all of those things are steps in the right direction. this is real stimulus. this should be the best thing that the house and the president could do for the economy and deficit reduction and it should be high priority. >> thank you very much. appreciate it. >> thank you, mr. chairman. i appreciate my friend senator sessions letting me go next. you were very much involved with the 9/11 commission, correct? >> yes, sir. >> i seem to recall that at least six of the 9/11 hijackers came into the country legally but overstay their visas. in other words they were part of that 40% today of illegal immigration that occurs when people come in legally but overstay. is that a major concern of the 9/11 c
we are running out of workers, the economy is growing. everyone around that table, from the truckers to the restaurant jurors to the retail people said that that is a bigger issue for us than the stuff we talked about. the business community did not talk about it for years. they are talking about it again and are for -- focus on reforming those visas. all of those things are steps in the right direction. this is real stimulus. this should be the best thing that the house and the president could...
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it is about enhancing the national economy. it is about preserving an american tradition that has had an exceptional reality of the greatest experiment in the history of mankind, bringing people from across the globe that america has had to offer and preserving them in a way that recognizes the loss. as part of that, i have said that one of the key issues is making sure that we find a way to bring people out of the shadows and into the light and to have a 11 million who are undocumented in our country come forth and register with the government and go through a criminal background check. if you pass that criminal background check, then prospectively get a temporary permit to be in the united states and pay your taxes and learn english and ultimately have a pathway to becoming a permanent resident. after that, united states citizen and fulfilling your dream and contribute into the nation. this is a long pathway. it is a tough pathway. it is an achievable pathway. it creates a real opportunity for these individuals. there are som
it is about enhancing the national economy. it is about preserving an american tradition that has had an exceptional reality of the greatest experiment in the history of mankind, bringing people from across the globe that america has had to offer and preserving them in a way that recognizes the loss. as part of that, i have said that one of the key issues is making sure that we find a way to bring people out of the shadows and into the light and to have a 11 million who are undocumented in our...
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whose economies depend upon tourism. now, the park service is attempting to justify this as a court ordered response to the wild and scenic rivers act. this is disingenuous. the settlement agreement they refer to simply requires that a plan be adopted consistent with current law. it does not mandate such radical changes in longstanding visitors services and amenities. indeed, the democrat who authored the act that designated the merced under provisions of the wild and scenic rivers act has just released a strong letter condemning the proposal saying in no uncertain terms, and i quote, the wild and scenic rivers act was never intended to apply to the merced river within yosemite national park at all. the merced river within yosemite national park is protected and regulated by the national park service and has never needed an overlay of inconsistent and confusing legislation. the merced river in yosemite valley has been almost recreational for almost 150 years. it has never been wilderness. any plan which proceeds should n
whose economies depend upon tourism. now, the park service is attempting to justify this as a court ordered response to the wild and scenic rivers act. this is disingenuous. the settlement agreement they refer to simply requires that a plan be adopted consistent with current law. it does not mandate such radical changes in longstanding visitors services and amenities. indeed, the democrat who authored the act that designated the merced under provisions of the wild and scenic rivers act has just...
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economy as a whole. this is the year to reform our tax code to benefit all americans in a bipartisan capacity. mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> we are a nation of builders, we all agree we need to get the nation's economy growing again in order to create jobs. the manufacturing sector will may an integral role in creating jobs for hardworking americans. as a member of the energy and commerce committee, subcommittee on commerce manufacturing and trade, i look forward to working with my colleagues as we continue our hearing series focused on our nation's manufacturing sector. i enjoy highlighting the strong manufacturing base in the southern district of missouri and showcasing the amazi
economy as a whole. this is the year to reform our tax code to benefit all americans in a bipartisan capacity. mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back. for what purpose does the gentleman from missouri seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> we are a nation...
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economy. it's that important and it's important we get at it today. we must do more to improve our cybersecurity. and this bill is that vital first step toward that goal. our intelligence agency is collecting important information overseas about advanced foreign cyberthreats that could dramatically assist the private sector. that information in the intelligence community is unique value added when it comes to our cybersecurity. unfortunately, we are not getting the full value of those intelligence insights. as i said, the intelligence community is not monitoring the internet. they don't know what's happening on the domestic internet. so when there is a nasty piece of source code or malicious source code on -- attacking a private sector, the only way we are going to know that is if we, and these folks are victims of crimes by the way, if we allow them in a classified environment to share malicious source codes, zeros and ones in the right pattern with the government and say hey, i am the victim of a crime, here's what it looks like, can you help? the g
economy. it's that important and it's important we get at it today. we must do more to improve our cybersecurity. and this bill is that vital first step toward that goal. our intelligence agency is collecting important information overseas about advanced foreign cyberthreats that could dramatically assist the private sector. that information in the intelligence community is unique value added when it comes to our cybersecurity. unfortunately, we are not getting the full value of those...
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energy is the foundation of our economy. we need to focus on the promise of prosperity, north american energy prosperity, and the abundance it offers to our country. america pause great menace is tied to our freedom to produce things, and republicans have a plan to make america a nation of builders once again. we wanted to streamline our government, cut red tape, and unleash the power of north american energy. with these things we can revitalize american manufacturing and foster long- economic growth and job creation for our citizens. lastly, we are determined to get to the truth regarding the terrorist attack on our mission in been gauzy, libya. three americans lost their lives. in the last year i directed five committees to loo various parts of this investigation. next week these committees will provide a progress report on the inveigation up to now. this progress report will not represent the conclusion of their investigation, but it will be the beginning of what i will describe as the next phase. this is a matter of nati
energy is the foundation of our economy. we need to focus on the promise of prosperity, north american energy prosperity, and the abundance it offers to our country. america pause great menace is tied to our freedom to produce things, and republicans have a plan to make america a nation of builders once again. we wanted to streamline our government, cut red tape, and unleash the power of north american energy. with these things we can revitalize american manufacturing and foster long- economic...
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this would not only strengthen the local economy but the constituent's economy as a whole. natural gas is a safe and responsible energy source with high economic output. 2010, over 22,750 jobs were created in california alone. study shows that natural gas production will save each american household approximately $926 per year between 2012 and 2015. hydroelectric power accounts for 63% of the clean energy power, clean power in the country and 8% of total electricity. ex-panning hydropower production would further increase our energy dependence on foreign countries. central valley as the available work force to construct and operate hydropower facilities throughout the sierra nevadas which would produce energy to be used by the entire country and provide the central valley with the ability to store clean water supplies. my home state of california and the entire united states has been blessed with an abundant conventional renewable energy source. our constituents shouldn't have to make tough decisions regarding their daily energy consumption when our nation has the ability t
this would not only strengthen the local economy but the constituent's economy as a whole. natural gas is a safe and responsible energy source with high economic output. 2010, over 22,750 jobs were created in california alone. study shows that natural gas production will save each american household approximately $926 per year between 2012 and 2015. hydroelectric power accounts for 63% of the clean energy power, clean power in the country and 8% of total electricity. ex-panning hydropower...